Blog Journeys of a Lifelong Learner

I performed the 24th Paganini Caprice in a recital for the first time on 5/21/10.

I had the following preparation:

• began studying the piece exactly 6 weeks before the performance
• practiced a total of 33 times over the course of 30 days
• practiced a total of 46.5 hours

The performance was better than it deserved to be, but I expect to further develop and perform this work for a long time. This may have been my first performance of the piece, but I do not intend for it to be my last.

What do you think of it? Please share any constructive criticism you may have, for it is greatly appreciated! Growth comes through analysis and correction.

The YouTube clip (alas, the camera did not capture all of the audio and may have damaged the synchronization at points):